INTRODUCTION
Ventricular pseudoaneurysm occurs when the complete cardiac rupture is contained by a strict layer of pericardium or fibrous tissue. Contrary to true aneurysms, it does not have myocardial or endocardial tissue.1 Among its etiologies, cardiac surgery, trauma, infectious endocarditis and myocardial infarction stand out, the latter being the main cause involved.2,3
It has a variable and insidious clinical presentation, developing in individuals with or without previous clinical events, especially in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) due to involvement of the inferior wall.4,5 The surgical approach is an important therapy in view of the inherent complications.6